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2,421 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-326 ft
Descent
00:06:11
Avg time
-321 ft
Altitude change
2,503 ft
Altitude min
2,825 ft
Altitude max
2,824 ft
Altitude start
2,503 ft
Altitude end
-13.3%
Grade
-41.7%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
180 ft
Distance climb
2,001 ft
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:06:11
Avg time

High Side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cheakamus
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34703 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40127 in E-Biking
    • #105384 in Trail Running
    • #117240 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014

High Side is a fun, flowy descent connecting the bottom of See Colours and Puke towards the bottom of Highline/top of Farside. Predominately benchcut, but with a few natural bits, this trail will leave you with a smile on your face.

Bikes - downhill travel only please

Access Info

Best riding as the end of see colours and puke from the Lower Babylon connector, or climb Farside and Cheakamus Lake road to the Crater Rim lookout parking area and climb up See Colours and Puke for 10 minutes or so and look for High Side on the left.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 10.6 km average
6 Months
  • 134 rides
  • 18.1 km avg distance
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  • 1,452 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Jul 27, 2026 @ 6:06pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 27, 2026
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Jun 11, 2026 @ 2:06pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 11, 2026
Apr 29, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 29, 2026
 Trees cut out at top
Apr 10, 2026 @ 4:40pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 10, 2026
 Climb up to Highside is completely snow-free. Highside is also clear and running great! Tree has been cleared. Edit: I'm told there is a tree...
Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:34pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 28, 2026
 Still fair bit of snow on the climb up from see colors. Had to hike about half of it. Highside completely rideable apart from the forementioned...
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        Directions to high-side trailhead (50.059390, -123.021540)

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        youtuber HIGH SIDE + HIHI | Blue trail | Cheakamus -...
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        4:02 | 280 | Nov 27, 2023 , Whistler
        youtuber High Side + HiHi | Blue trail | WHISTLER, BC
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        3:52 | 7 | Aug 12, 2026 , Whistler
        High Side in Whistler, BC
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        4:18 | 243 | Jan 18, 2025 , Whistler
        youtuber Highside & Hihi - Whistler Mountain Bike
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        4:49 | 278 | Jun 28, 2023 , Whistler

        Articles

        Video: Riding Some Of Whistler's Finest Singletrack
        Jun 24, 2019 from pinkbike.com
        Jason Lucas and Pete Matthews spent a day exploring three different networks around Whistler and share their first impressions.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About High Side

        ▼ Where is High Side located?
        High Side is located in Cheakamus, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cheakamus trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.05939, -123.02154.
        ▼ How hard is High Side?
        High Side is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Side?
        High Side has 1 m of elevation gain. The trail has 99 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 763 m to 861 m.
        ▼ Is High Side a point to point trail?
        Yes, High Side is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is High Side?
        High Side is 738.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Side?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on High Side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride High Side?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride High Side are:
        • June (291 activities)
        • August (223 activities)
        • July (185 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access High Side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Side are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride High Side?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride High Side. The trail is 738.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is High Side?
        High Side is a very popular trail. There have been 7,701 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,512 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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